Change King to Queen and I'm right there with ya! Four more hours to go. Now the question is, will any work get done today before then!?

hey guys!

just checking in on this really sunny monday [at least thats how it is over here in l.a.]

rock on, fellow members of the future WINNING team!

i'm here....we were up late last night playing games with our neighbor....and went to bed at almost 4am. so luckily for me the little man didnt make a big fuss this morning and his sister played with him for a bit so i could sleep...then he feel back asleep.....had to change his sheets after we did wake up and he woke back up for hte nap since he had slept so long....but we got to sleep in till just after 1pm, so am needing to eat lunch (missed breakfast) and finish laundry...already straightened up the kitchen, but need to declutter it again and get all the trash out for pick up tomorrow....plus the dog got into our trashcans in the ktichen last night (after eatting his entire bowl of food, guess he wanted more leftovers?!)....so we need to keep the trash in the cans down to a minimum so there's less to spill....durn puppy he's almost 11 months old...only 13 more months before he's considered an adult dog here's to the countdown LOL LOL

Hello ladies! I was up again this week, but only by a half pound. I had a terrible binge day on Thursday but was able to get back on track on Friday which helped me keep it to only a half pound. Today is day 4 OP for me. I worked through the first chapter of Bob’s book last night and tried really hard to answer the questions honestly.

Lonnie – I understand about the number fluctuations….it’s frustrating! That story about the 2 year old drowning is very sad. I can’t even imagine leaving a 2 year old outside by a pool. I have a feeling that I’d be overprotective if I had any children. How old are your nieces? Sounds like you’re gonna have your hands full.

Mandey – congrats on being so close to 139…keep with it, you can get there!

Counting – It’s so nice to have the painting done, but you are so right at how sore it leaves you. I think we must use muscles to paint that we don’t use any other time…it always seems that way in the aftermath anyhow.

Shelby – I do the mental to do list thing too….I really need to keep a notepad by my bed because the middle of the night is when I come up with the stuff I really need to do then I forget by morning.

Melissa – I’m glad that your grandpa’s surgery went better than expected. I’ve been thinking about you and the fam! Hope all is well.

Muse – you continue to amaze and inspire me! 34 miles is amazing…..you’re gonna rock that triathalon!

Roni – How ya doing, dear? I’m struggling too. I’ll make you a deal….I won’t give up if you don’t!!

MonteCristo – I have similar people in my life that don’t think I can do this…..they deserve to be proven wrong!

Kelly – I agree about needing another 3 day weekend. I sorta wasted mine away…… Also, totally agree about needing to find a sugar daddy!!!

Hi Joy!

First of all....I've gotten the opportunity to experience this with an awful ex before. He was terrible and used to berate me for my size. He used to tell me that at about 135 pounds I was so fat because I was lazy. 135 and fat?...give me a break. After we broke up, I got down to 120 and saw him once....he was speechless. More to that story but to tell it still gets me po'd so I'll let it go for now. You'd think after 7 years I'd let it go...still working on that. My worst nightmare would be to run into him again at all but especially at this size. He'd definitely be an arse about it and wouldn't hesitate to give me a hard time to my face. If that were to ever happen, I'd probably end up in jail awaiting trial.....(just kidding!)

Anyway, I have changed jobs every 2 or 3 years so it's like I have different lives and was a different size in each life. When I got down to 120, I was working in a call center. I left there to go back to the hospital where I stress ate myself about 60+ pounds in 2 years. I now work at a University where I've been the same size until this year when I finally started being successful at losing.

When I see people from the call center, they don't usually recognize me or see me and can't figure out who I am. One time I did see a couple from the call center who recognized me because I was with a friend. As I walked up, I heard the man say something to the effect of "OMG, Karen's gotten fat." It really hit me hard. He was a large man himself so it was interesting to hear him comment about someone else's weight.

I have a couple of co-workers from the hospital who don't think I can lose weight or be successful at it...can't wait to flaunt my thin self to them...if I ever see them again. The people at the University have never known me to be thin. Several have commented lately that they can tell I'm losing...or at least they commented before I gained back the last 5-6 pounds.

Hi red teamies!
Hope you all had a good long weekend.....
Its been raining here still, and I am itching to go home...our road will be pretty bad, but Im going to go today anyway.....
Hubby just came home and told me we are going camping with his family and his familys close friends this weekend ...(it is a 10 hour drive away...yikes)
and im stressing a little since his ex girlfriend will be there.....am going to go to the gym this afternoon, and plan to go for a walk tomorrow too...I really want to stay on track, and when things like this come up I tend to turn to food, unless iam exercising to help releive the stress!!
I am a lot lighter than last time I saw his family, but she is (of course) always in great shape, and a really bubbly person, so I cant help feeling a little insecure
Sorry to rant...
I'll be back and report in that I DID go to the gym!!
Thanks for being here team!
Later,
Karla

Is there anyone in your life or past life that once you've reached goal weight you are looking forward to them seeing you again, even if for no other reason than to say HA..how you like me now!?

I do have a co-worker (male) that made fun of me at my highest weight. If I am honest with myself, I was absolutely delighted when he gained 60 lbs over the last year. Although, he has seen me throughout this journey, it finally hit him about a month ago that I have lost a significant amount of weight. The look on his face was priceless.

I don't have much respect for folk that make fun of others, particularly where weight is concerned.

Karla...I'm looking forward to your update!!!!

Originally Posted by Hun.e.B View Post
QOTD:

Is there anyone in your life or past life that once you've reached goal weight you are looking forward to them seeing you again, even if for no other reason than to say HA..how you like me now!? (ex: someone who has discriminated against you for size? a past love interest? a family member?)

I do have an ex that I would love to see me thin. But moreso, I have people who have only known me the last 10 years being fat or various stages of fat (4 pregnancies, etc) that I would love more to see me thin. I used to be thin! I could be again! kwim??

Anyway ladies, I am struggling!!! First it was birthdays....then my sister was here last week...excuses, excuses, I know. Todays eating was better, but I didn't do any formal exercise. (though cleaned hard at my job for 2 hours...)
Anyway- recommitting...I WILL do t-tapp tomorrow! I WILL NOT eat any junk!!! I WILL post here!!! lol

I have a month before my family reunion (you know the one we were having our weight loss compeition for??) I feel like I could still have a shot if I stayed hard core the next 4 weeks...- I'm just having a hard time finding the oomph) I'm frustrated because I feel like it's too early for pms...I think I'm just trying to get used to having my kids home and all that comes with that (ugh!)-- just gotta buckle down again.

anyway- I WILL be back tomorrow with good news

Hi Red!
I DID go to the gym.....woohoo...went to curves (havent been there since june 21) and I was the biggest 'loser' for the month of June! that felt pretty good! I did lose a few more inches, and half a lb (since i was there last) so I guess the gardening is a good workout!! I want to try and get to curves 2 more times this week , so thats my goal.
I talked to hubby about going camping with her and he said that it might be a little awkward....but that he is with me- not her , and said some other nice things.....so I'm guessing there wont be any flirting or anything to worry about since He knows i am am already worried about it...
Did pretty good with my food today- probably the best in a week or so! My goal tomorrow is to eat more veggies!

As for the QOTD----I wouldve answered my ex to the losing weight- but i already did that when i lost 50 lbs after he dumped me- then saw him a year later....it felt good, but i would say that it feels the best just to prove it to ME that I did it and look and feel great!

Diva-LOL! i like your evil twin haha...Im sure she (his ex)has issues too.....just my first reaction to compare my self physically and make assumptions.....and yah, im not liking the 10 hour drive, espec. when hubbys work truck has no AC. I hear ya on the housework...man it is never ending! argh!
Melissa- sorry to hear about your family member, hope he has a speedy recovery.......
Jelynn- Cmon girl- you can do it ! win that contest!
Karen-good job on starting on the book and those 'hard' questions!
Hello to all our other red teamies!!

Karla - way to go on making it to Curves! It's hard to get back in the swing of things once you've been out of routine for a while, but you've taken a step in the right direction. You've committed to going 2 more times this week, so we're gonna hold you accountable! I hope the camping trip is absolutely wonderful! Roni's right.....I had as many insecurities when I was itty bitty as I do now....maybe different ones but had them anyway. How awesome to know you have your hubby on your side!

Emily - You CAN do this! You are gonna win this family challenge! The slip ups and excuses are in the past. You can start fresh right now and kick some hiney in that challenge. You can do it. I believe in you! And if I remember correctly, there's quite a cash jackpot for the winner, right? That's some serious motivation in addition to proving to yourself that you can do this!

Diva - an evil twin....really? I've never seen that in you nor have I experienced that in myself............ever..... <goes to look for the sarcasm smilie>

Counting - I agree....I have no patience for someone who is mean just for the heck of it...I'm especially sensitive to those who mock people with a weight problem....just not acceptable in my eyes.

I realized today that I haven't gotten up to exercise before work in 2 weeks. Not sure how that happened but I broke the streak and did it this morning! Yea! I really didn't want to, but I did it anyway. I did my Ab Jam workout so I'm looking forward to feeling it in the next few days. I'm sure I'll complain but it's nice to have the reminder that I did something good for my body....remind me of that when I complain about how sore I am tomorrow!

Sorry Red team but results will have to wait till lunchtime. I had to take my dd to the ER last night for an allergy attack that left her eye swollen shut. She looked like she went a few rounds with Layla Ali! Needless to say I did not get my nice long relaxing nights sleep and didnt get home till the wee hours! So I slept in a bit.

Karen...guess you know what that means! But I'm gonna make it up to you right after work with a bike ride!! How did your workout go?

Okay gotta run..dont even have breakfast or coffee made yet!

Have a wonderful day! I'll get those results done on my lunch hour baring any other major drama or catastrophe that seems to be plaguing my life lately LOL!

Melissa - I hope the swelling in DD's eye goes down soon! I will accept makeup work on the morning workout!! Mine went well....didn't really want to do it and didn't go real intense, but got it done.